Brazil team official suspended after punch claim

30 June 2014 03:16

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Brazil's press chief Rodrigo Paiva has been suspended for one game following allegations he punched Chilean player Mauricio Pinilla during the World Cup last 16 game between the two countries, FIFA said Monday.

Paiva was issued with a red card following the incident and will not be able to take any part in Brazil's quarter-final against Colombia on Friday, FIFA spokeswoman Delia Fischer confirmed.

FIFA's disciplinary committee was also investigating the incident, meaning Paiva could face further sanctions.

The fracas happened at half-time in Saturday's match, which Brazil won on penalties.